The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is reminding claimants that federal unemployment programs are coming to an end on September 4, 2021.
Why is my ides account locked?
Your account will be locked if you attempt to login incorrectly (e.g. wrong password) 3 times in a row.
Does Ides have a new website?
The IDES public website has a new look! Visit the fully redesigned website for the latest information, news, and resources.
Is Ides extending unemployment?
No, Extended Benefits ended on September 11, 2021.
Will unemployment be extended again after September 2021 Illinois?
The additional weekly payment of $300 under the FPUC program will be extended through September 4, 2021 as well. Claimants on extended state benefits (EB) as of March 11, 2021 will remain on EB. When they exhaust EB, or EB triggers off, they will transition back to PEUC, which was extended through September 4, 2021.
How long will I be locked out of my IDES account?
You will regain access once you answer your security questions. If you are locked out, your account will remain locked for 24 hours.
How do I contact the Illinois unemployment office?
Contact IDES
- Unemployment insurance claim questions: (800) 244-5631.
- Complaints/allegations regarding unemployment insurance fraud: (800) 814-0513. If you are a victim of fraud, click here.
- MyTax Illinois/Employer Hotline questions: (800) 247-4984.
- Illinois Job Link questions: (877) 342-7533.
How do I get through to Illinois unemployment?
For Unemployment Insurance inquiries, including questions about claims, certification, and Direct Deposit, or to certify for benefits online, please visit our website or call Claimant Services to speak to a representative at 1-800-244-5631 (TTY 1-866-322-8357).
How do I check my unemployment status online Illinois?
Go to our website at and select Unemployment Insurance under the Individuals menu. Click on the link that says Certify for Weekly Benefits or Certify Online.
Is unemployment extended in Illinois 2021?
How long is the unemployment extension in Illinois?
The 99 weeks of total benefits include 26 weeks of regular state unemployment insurance benefits, 53 weeks of emergency unemployment compensation benefits through the federal government and 13 weeks of extended benefits through the federal government and Illinois.
Is Illinois triggered on for extended benefits?
Illinois remains triggered onto the standard 13 weeks of EB, and is available to claimants who have exhausted the allotted 26 weeks of regular state unemployment benefits, the 13 weeks of Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) benefits, and (in some cases) the additional 11 weeks of PEUC benefits …
